---
type: "fabric"
name: "Clan Tartan"
slug: "clan-tartan"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "200–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/clan-tartan"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:04:43.310364+00:00"
---

# Clan Tartan

Clan Tartan is a specialty jacquard fabric traditionally woven from wool, characterized by its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, often used in formal and traditional attire.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 200–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Clan Tartan

Clan Tartan is a jacquard woven fabric that features complex patterns typically associated with Scottish heritage. The fabric is primarily made from wool, which provides warmth and durability. The jacquard construction allows for detailed designs, making it ideal for garments such as kilts, jackets, and accessories. The fabric's unique patterns not only serve aesthetic purposes but also carry cultural significance, representing various Scottish clans.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 60
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Brushed
- Napped

## Common Applications

- Kilts
- Jackets
- Scarves
- Accessories
- Traditional Attire

## Common Uses in Detail

### Kilts & Highland Dress

Clan [Tartan](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/tartan)'s dense [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction and bold, heritage-rich patterns make it the definitive choice for traditional kilts and Highland dress. The fabric drapes with authority and holds its pleats well, lending authenticity and ceremonial dignity to formal Scottish attire.

### Scarves & Accessories

Lightweight [Tartan](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/tartan) accessories like scarves, sashes, and pocket squares allow wearers to display clan identity in everyday settings. [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool)'s natural warmth and the jacquard's crisp pattern definition ensure these pieces remain both functional and visually striking across seasons.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Use mild detergent. Do not wring. Lay flat to dry.

- Washing At 30°C
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron At Medium Temperature
- Dry Clean

## Additional Information

Clan Tartans are often associated with specific Scottish clans, and the patterns can vary widely in color and design. The fabric is favored for its warmth and durability, making it suitable for both formal and casual wear.

- **Regional Names**: Scottish Tartan, Plaid
- **Sourcing Regions**: Scotland, Italy, England
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash/light, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool.md)

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